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R381 EYJ

1997 Toyota Carina

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

95,678 mi
Last recorded95,678 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2016
Typical for 1997 Toyota Carina101,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR381 EYJ
MakeToyota
ModelCarina
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2016 95,678 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2016 95,678 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 94,722 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 91,246 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside spotlamp lens broken.

Fail 14 Aug 2012 81,135 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Slight cracking to nearside rear outer tyre wall.

Pass 14 Aug 2012 81,135 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Slight cracking to nearside rear outer tyre wall.

Pass 7 Feb 2012 78,052 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 75,428 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2010 67,772 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 62,137 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 58,611 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 52,902 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 47,894 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2005 43,595 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Carina?

Based on 357,148 MOT tests across 60,472 vehicles.

67.9%
Pass Rate
4,852
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
60,472
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 30,262
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 25,858
position lamp(s) not working 14,340
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 12,242
Stop lamp not working 11,154
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R381 EYJ is a 1997 Toyota Carina in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1997 Toyota Carina models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 101,856 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Carina fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 30,262 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R381 EYJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Carina typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 29 years old, this Toyota Carina is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R381 EYJ registered?

R381 EYJ is a 1997 Toyota Carina, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R381 EYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R381 EYJ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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